And charged them that they should not make him known . Publicity as such was rather hindering to his work than otherwise. Only those who had no spiritual affinity with him ( John 7:3-5 ), or at most but little ( Matthew 9:31 ), desired him to have it. read more
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying ( Isaiah 42:1-4 ). The following quotation is not taken from the LXX ., but from the Hebrew, and this it largely paraphrases. read more
Behold my servant . Primarily, as would appear, Israel in its ideal, up to which true Israelites came in measure, but only One came fully. Whom I have chosen ( ὃν ᾑρέτισα ). The Hebrew denotes "lay hold of" ( דמת ) ), i.e. for myself. Bengel has a beautiful note on the εἰς ὅν of the Received Text, " εἰς , in , denotat perpeluam mentis paternae tendentiam erga dilectum, 2 Peter 1:17 ." According to the LXX . of 1 Chronicles 29:1 , David's expression... read more
He shall not strive, nor cry . In Isaiah the clause is, "He shall not cry aloud nor lift up his voice ( אשי אלו קעצי אל );" and so the LXX . But "strive" would represent one very frequent connotation of "cry aloud" and its synonyms, for in Eastern lands disputants use their voice much more loudly than we do. This close connexion between the two ideas is seen also in the Syriac Version of Isaiah,. where "lift up his voice " is translated narib , a word meaning... read more
The power that may be in silent farces. This passage from Isaiah is given to show that one most characteristic feature of our Lord's ministry was anticipated in prophecy. He avoided publicity; he shrank from contentions; he would not thrust himself into danger; he was absolutely content to do a quiet work, by personal influence, daily teachings, and kindly deeds of helpfulness, and of "heavenly, Divine charity." Silent forces are the mightiest. Silent light does more than bursting lightning;... read more
A bruised reed shall he not break, and-smoking flax shall he not quench. Though what more feeble than a cracked reed or a wick just flickering? Yet he reckons neither as useless; he allows for possibilities of improvement. His treatment of the believer who is weakest, and, so to speak, least alive, is marked by long-suffering and gentleness. Observe that read more
The bruised reed. According to his custom, St. Matthew here applies an ancient prophecy to Jesus Christ. The ideal that was never realized before now finds its fulfilment. It is one peculiarly appropriate to the character of Christ and to his saving mission. I. CHRIST BRINGS GOOD TIDINGS TO THE FEEBLE AND FAILING . He comes as the Physician for the sick. He is the good Shepherd who leaves the safe flock of ninety and nine to seek the one lost sheep. He has little for... read more
The rarest of gentleness. The verse is a quotation from Isaiah 42:1-3 . It was not among the least wonders of Christ's earthly life that while his untiring step paced the flinty path of duty often so anguished, and always so hard. with reality, that step made the plants of a date earlier by far reappear and blossom, and yield their sweet fragrance at his feet. The Old Testament may be said to be continually flowering and fruiting in the New. St. Matthew here tells us where Christ now was,... read more
And in his Name shall the Gentiles trust; hope (Revised Version). The evangelist thus completes the parallelism with the end of the first stanza ( Matthew 12:18 ) However Jews treat Messiah, Gentiles shall place their hope in his Name, which, in fact, sums up for man all that can be known of God ( Matthew 6:9 , note). In his Name. So even the LXX . But the Hebrew, "in his Law." ὀνόματι is possibly due to a confusion with νόμῳ , but is more probably merely a paraphrase... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 12:15-21
The patience of Christ. I. HIS RETIREMENT . 1 . Its reason. It was not fear; his hour was not yet come. He fled, it has been said, not only from his enemies, but for them. He would not bring upon them the guilt of his death; he would give them time, "yet another year;" he would try what could be done by patience and gentleness and self-denying love. He would not stimulate their malice by remaining m their neighbourhood. When men are heated in disputes and controversies, it is... read more